Ferrari’s woes seem to be continuing from F1 tracks to their data. And surprisingly, ransomware today encrypts files as fast as a Ferrari V8 goes from 0 to 60 mph. The current ransomware attack means cybercriminals now have access to confidential client data. Remarkably, this isn’t the first time Ferrari has been the victim of a ransomware attack; in October of last year, critical documents belonging to the brand were leaked online.
Five worthy reads is a regular column on five noteworthy items we’ve discovered while researching trending and timeless topics. This week, to mark the upcoming World Backup Day, we explore the concepts of data decay and the digital dark age. Data is often equated with oil and gold because of how valuable it can be. On the personal front, it comprises anything from digital copies of official documentation to precious memories.
The boom of information technology opened an entirely new world of identities and opportunities. Most users’ journies in the cyber world started with the creation of an email address. That email address, which served as an online identity, eased communication between two users, breaking location barriers. Fast-forward to today: A user can create as many accounts as they want across different platforms on the internet, using a wide range of devices such as tablets, mobile phones, and laptops.
Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer (ChatGPT) is now available on the official Google Chrome store as a browser extension, giving you easy access to this sophisticated chatbot. How exciting does that sound? Read the full story here.
Five worthy reads is a regular column on five noteworthy items we’ve discovered while researching trending and timeless topics. This week, we are exploring voice-activated AI technology that allows computers to comprehend and respond to human speech, while analyzing some of its detrimental drawbacks.
ManageEngine ADAudit Plus is a UBA-driven auditor that bolsters your Active Active (AD) security infrastructure. With over 250 built-in reports, it provides you with granular insights into what’s happening within your AD environment, such as all the changes made to objects and their attributes. This can include changes to users, computers, groups, network shares, and more.
When it comes to cybersecurity, being in step with the current landscape and newest trends is a real task. Technology is ever evolving, and it’s hard to keep up with sophisticated attacks by cybercriminals and an increasing number of security and data protection regulations.
